Head and Neck Cancers

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Head and neck cancers are malignancies arising in the upper aerodigestive tract (this includes: lip, tongue, salivary glands, mouth, oropharynx, nasopharynx, hypopharynx, nasal cavity, and larynx). Laryngeal (voice-box) cancer is the most frequent type, accounting for about a quarter of head and neck cancers. Menu: Head and Neck Cancers Head and Neck Cacer Resources Molecular Biology of Head and Neck Cancers Oral Cancer Laryngeal Cancer Nasopharyngeal Cancer Head and Neck Cacer Resources (17 links) Patient's information for Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer with Occult Primary (CancerNet) Information about the disease, staging, and treatment overviews. It is reviewed each month by a panel of medical experts. American Head and Neck Society AHNS is a professional organisation, formed in 1998 to promote research and education in head and neck oncology. The Web site includes clinical practice guidelines, details of events, grants, and patient information. British Association of Head and Neck Oncology Nurses (UK) A national organisation founded to facilitate networking between nurses in the field of head and neck cancers, in order to share ideas and promote good practice. The web site includes practice guidelines and details of membership. HEAD-NECK-ONC -Email List (ACOR) Head and Neck Tumors Information and Support Let's Face It (UK) A support network for facial disfigured, with worldwide contacts. Founded in 1984 by a patient who had a rare facial cancer. Questions and Answers: Cancers of the head and neck From the CancerHelp Web site produced by Cancer Research UK. Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC) (USA) a not-for-profit organisation founded in 1991. SPOHNC provides for the emotional, psychological and humanistic needs of the oral and head and neck cancer. Members can subscribe to a regular Newsletter. Yul Brynner Head and Neck Cancer Foundation ********** Information for Health Professionals *********** CancerLit: Head and Neck Cancers (National Cancer Institute) On-line abstracts for health professionals. Sorted by month and year for Laryngeal, Paranasal sinus, nasal cavity, Mouth, Pharyngeal, Salivary Gland Physician's PDQ statement for Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer with Occult Primary (CancerNet) A referenced overview of the disease, cellular classification, staging, and current treatment overviews. It is reviewed each month by experts at the NCI. AMEDEO Medical Literature Guide - Head and Neck Cancer British Association of Head and Neck Oncologists A national association founded in 1967 to encourage discussion and knowledge sharing between the many clinical and research specialties involved in the management of head and neck cancer. The Web site includes details of meetings, publications, news etc. Head and Neck Cancer Interest Group This is a Special Interest Group of the National Institutes of Health. It is a forum for discussion of the basic and clinical aspects of head and neck cancer. The Web site includes details of membership, meetings and seminars, and Email archives. Head and Neck Pathology (WebPath, USA) Pathology Images - including some cancer related. National Cancer Institute - Initiatives Applicable to Head and Neck Cancer Research (USA) This site contains a detailed program of NCI initiatives in research into head and neck cancers. Neoplasms of the Head and Neck Grand Rounds Archives of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Communicative Science, University of Texas. Tutorial: Lumps in the Head and Neck -including cancer Interactive Teaching Project for Surgery - (UK)